Sunday July 20, 2025

Order of Service

10:45 AM

6:00 PM

Hymns:

My Savior’s Love (222)

Singing I Go (5)

For God So Loved the World (100)

Special Music:

Cheryl Milholland

Message By:

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr.

Hymns:

Heaven Came Down and Glory Filled My Soul (16)

Hallelujah, We Shall Rise (562)

There Is a Fountain (119)

Offering:

Caleb Muller

Special Music:

Shauna Bassler

Message By:

Pastor Norris E. Belcher, Jr.

Announcements

SYMPATHY: to Sandra Dennison at the passing of her husband, Bernie Dennison, on Friday, July 11. The funeral was held on Monday, July 14, in Mount Airy.

SOUL-WINNER’S CLUB TRAINING: The next 12-week session for Fall/Winter will begin on Wednesday, August 27, downstairs in the Music Room at 7:00 p.m. Sign up today online through the Church website or at the Welcome Desk.

DIVORCE CARE: is a Christ-centered program that helps people apply biblical principles as they heal from the hurt of separation and divorce. A new session begins on Tuesday, September 9, at 6:30 p.m. in room 201.

NATIONAL SWORD CONFERENCE: services will be livestreamed from swordofthelord.com as well as from their Facebook and You Tube pages. A copy of the preaching schedule is available at the Welcome Desk.


From My Heart

     I want to say a special thank you to everyone who helped with VBS this last week. It takes a huge number of folks to make everything run smoothly when you are dealing with the volume of children and teenagers who were here this last week. If I were to begin to start listing all the folks involved, I am sure someone would be left out, so I will not dare go down that road! But I am so grateful for everyone who made the week such a great success.

     The National Sword of the Lord Conference begins tomorrow at Gospel Light Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, N.C. Please pray for the Conference to be a blessing and to stir the hearts of Pastors, Evangelists, and Missionaries, from all over the world, who will be listening. The services will be online, and you can watch them probably through the Facebook page of the Sword or Gospel Light Baptist Church. I am scheduled to speak on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. I would certainly appreciate your prayers. Also, pray for Dr. Smith as he leads the Conference.

     The summer months are quickly flying by, and CCS will soon be cranking up again. Our enrollment is steady, but we do have a few openings in some of the lower elementary classes. We have a few new staff members coming in this year, so keep your eyes open for some new folks and make them welcome. Please feel free to recommend Carroll Christian Schools to your friends and family members!

     Several folks have asked my opinion on why President Trump and Attorney General Bondi are holding back the release of the Epstein Files. I am stumped with the whole matter, just like everyone else! I think it is just like a thousand other matters that if American people knew the truth, we would all start screaming from the rooftops because of all the perversion and wickedness that goes on in our government. Who knows how many world leaders, how many donors, how many folks who know and deal in national secrets, how much blackmail, how much exposed corruption (and that might just be scratching the surface) if all this stuff came out! I personally think it should be exposed, and people should have to answer for criminal behavior.

     Truth is, there is no real justice in this world today! Who would have ever thought our own government would assassinate a sitting President, John F. Kennedy? With all the videotape and testimony from victims (dozens of them) in the Sean (P-Diddy) Combs case, he was found “not guilty!” Look at the lives that pervert ruined? Some of those who testified were minors when they were molested by that monster, but the jury said, “not guilty!” Righteous judgments are hard to find when self-preservation, power, money, and greed are involved.

     Please pray for our nation! Have a great day.

Pastor Norris

Hospitalizations

Kenneth Burrier - Frederick 4043

JoAnn Manahan - St. Joseph ICU

Katie Price - Upper Chesapeake


Upcoming Events

Sunday School

Date
Jul 20
Time
9:45 AM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
We have Sunday School for all ages and interests. Classes begin at 9:45 a.m. If you have questions, please stop by the Welcome Center or call the Church office at 410-876-3838, ext. 303.

Sunday Worship

Date
Jul 20
Time
10:45 AM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
We have two Sunday Worship Services - one at 10:45 a.m. and one at 6:00 p.m. The "message" is different for each service, and all are invited. Stop by the Welcome Center if you have questions or need assistance or call the Church office at 410) 876-3838, ext. 303.

Sunday Worship

Date
Jul 20
Time
6:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
We have two Sunday Worship Services - one at 10:45 a.m. and one at 6:00 p.m. The "message" is different for each service, and all are invited. Stop by the Welcome Center if you have questions or need assistance or call the Church office at 410) 876-3838, ext. 303.

Church-wide Fellowship

Date
Jul 20
Time
7:30 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Please join us for a Church-wide Fellowship following Sunday evening service. It's a great time to meet and greet as well as enjoy some tasty treats.

Sword of the Lord Conference

Date
Jul 21
Time
12:00 AM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
The Sword of the Lord hosts a National Conference in July every year.

Royal Blue Class - Senior Adult Visitation & Soul Winning

Date
Jul 21
Time
10:00 AM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Join the Royal Blue Class members as we visit shut-ins and encourage those who are hurting!

Sword of the Lord Conference

Date
Jul 22
Time
12:00 AM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
The Sword of the Lord hosts a National Conference in July every year.

Sword of the Lord Conference

Date
Jul 23
Time
12:00 AM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
The Sword of the Lord hosts a National Conference in July every year.

Dynamite Club

Date
Jul 23
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Children ages 3 years thru 6th grade are invited to Dynamite Club, which takes place Wednesdays, at 7 p.m. throughout the summer.

Soul-Winners Club

Date
Jul 23
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary

Spanish Ministry Activities

Date
Jul 23
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
The Spanish Ministry at Church of the Open Door hosts activities throughout the year. All are invited!

Teen Impact

Date
Jul 23
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Teens - 7th grade thru 12 grade are invited to take part in Teen Impact, which takes place every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m., in Baker Auditorium. All are welcome for a great time of worship and Bible study.

Wednesday Bible Study

Date
Jul 23
Time
7:00 PM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
Church of the Open Door offers Bible Study for all ages.

Sword of the Lord Conference

Date
Jul 24
Time
12:00 AM
Location
All Campuses
Summary
The Sword of the Lord hosts a National Conference in July every year.